Today is a sad day in the world of heavy metal music. According to the Los Angeles Times, Ronnie James Dio, heavy metal vocalist and songwriter known for his distinctive and powerful voice, died today from stomach cancer at the age of 67. Before his death, he was the vocalist for many metal acts including Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio. He was also known for creating the "devil horns" hand gesture that was widely popularized heavy metal. You can read the letter from Wendy Dio, his wife, at his website. For more information, on his death, you can read HERE. In honor of him, raise your "devil horns" and never forget what he has left behind in the world of metal. Ronnie James Dio, you will be missed.
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